The nurse is taking a health history from the family of a 3-year-old child. The statement or question by the nurse that would be most likely to establish rapport and elicit an accurate response from the family is:
1. "Does any member of your family have a history of asthma, heart disease, or diabetes?"
2. "Hello, I would like to talk with you and get some information on you and your child."
3. "Tell me about the concerns that brought you to the clinic today."
4. "You will need to fill out these forms; make sure that the information is as complete as possible."
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Rationale:
1. Beginning with a question about family history of diseases does not establish rapport.
2. Introducing oneself before asking the parents for information is likely to establish rapport, but it doesn't give the nurse an understanding of the parents' perceptions.
3. Asking the parents to talk about their concerns is an open-ended question, and one that will establish rapport and give the nurse an understanding of the parents' perceptions.
4. Simply asking the parents to fill out forms is very impersonal, and more information is likely to be obtained and clarified by the nurse directing the interview.
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